How far is Vinings, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Vinings, GA to Savannah, GA is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.39 mi
04h 05m
Flight
230.58 mi
371.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.58 mi
Kilometers
371.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.44 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Vinings
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinings
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinings
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Vinings
129.8 mi
02h 02m
To Savannah
129.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vinings and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vinings and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 13 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    826 ft · 26 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1603 ft · 31 sec · Cobb Parkway South

  6. 6

    Continue on Northside Parkway Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northside Parkway Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward South I 75

    1420 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Horace E Tate Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinings and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 64%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Horace E Tate Freeway
6 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
230.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 02m from Vinings
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vinings and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vinings to Savannah?

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Vinings and 129.6 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vinings and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinings and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 230.58 mi (371.09 km).

Vinings

#1 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cochise Drive Southeast (-84.464233, 33.864604)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinings and Savannah. The current time is 22:49:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.